Mass Times:

Saturday 8:30am | Vigil • 5:30pm

Sunday 8:00am | Family • 10:30am |

Youth • 4:30pm Weekdays

6:30am | 8:00am

Sacrament of

Reconciliation:

Thursdays Saturdays 6pm 4pm

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Monday-Friday 24 Hours A Day

August 5th, 2018

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Blessed Virgin Mary Pastor—Fr. Stanley Poltorak

Deacons—Lawrence Klimecki & David Leatherby

Our Mission Statement To bring souls to the salvation which Jesus Christ has won for us, by our

proclamation of and witnessing to the splendor, beauty and fullness

of the Catholic Faith.

Parish Office | 8:30am-4:30pm Closed from 12:00pm-1:00pm

Fr. Stanley Poltorak | Pastor frstanley@presentationparish.org

Chris Garn chris@presentationparish.org

916.481.7441 x200

Diana Jimenez | Bookkeeper diana@presentationparish.org

Parish School Principal-Carrie Donahue 916.482.0351

cdonahue@presentationschool.net www.presentationschool.net

Religious Education Sidney Curry | 916.482.8883

sid@presentationparish.org

Youth Ministry Becky Poncini (Interim)

916.541.5805 becky@presentationparish.org

Visit our website to find more information!

www.presentationparish.org

4123 Robertson Avenue | Sacramento | CA 95821-0208

/presentationparish /pbvm_parish /pparish

In trust of God’s infinite goodness, we pray to lift up our sick parishioners, family & friends, and those in need of healing of the body and soul. Almighty Father, hear out prayers for:

Jan Almay, Sharon Anderson-Kunz, Anthony Andreozzi, Sue Ashby, Shaun Banagan, Pat Borri, Pat Botelho, Chris Cetti, Wally Dondero, Bill Dunphy, Judy DuPont, Leilani Fitzgerald, Patti Fox, Marcy French, Vienna Golsong, Doug Hagans, Conor Hagg, George Hague, Sharon Har-rington, Lynn Hauf, Alex Henderson, Jonathan Hunt, Fred & Pat Ingram, Ed Jackson, Robert Johnson, Kimberly Kaufman, Devonne Keevers, June Kertes, Debbie Robrecht, Mary Largent, Georgia Latimer, Shirley Lauwers, Sue McLeod, Nilda Medina, Michael Mejia, Lucille Moessinger, Gene Moore, Karla Moore, Irene Pericic, David Qualls, Randy Qualls, Alex Quiroz, Maryanne Redmond, Bridget Ruiz, Amy Fleege Schaffner, Vic Senacal, Chris Shores, Mark Skvarla, Gracie Rose Smith, Laura Smith, Greg Spitz, Wanda Southern, Sarah Thompson, Dawn Wilson, Nic Windeshausen, Brenda Winn, Elizabeth & Grecielia Zuranich.

Success means different things to different people. As Christians we are called to be in the world but not of the world. But all too often we lose sight of that and measure our success by the standards of the world. By using the standards of worldly success, the most successful of the apostles was Judas. Judas was successful in ways that most impress the world; financially and politically.

We do not always consider this, but the ministry of Jesus and his twelve apostles required financial support. This support was obtained through the generosity of wealthy donors. Judas was responsible for keeping and managing the apostolate's money. When he saw no future in following Jesus he skillfully manipulated the political forces of the day to achieve his goal.

And the greatest failure among the apostles? Peter would be a good candidate. Peter was powerless in a crisis and socially awkward. At the trial of Our Lord, Peter would not even admit to knowing Jesus. At the Transfiguration, Peter was at a loss and said the most awkward inappropriate things. Peter did not seem to be the type of person we would want to spend any time with, certainly not in times of danger and probably not even on social occasions. But course, time had changed our opinion of both Judas and Peter. The name “Judas” has now become synonymous with betrayal and Peter is one of the most honored names in the Church and in the world. In spite of this we continue to chase after the success of Judas, financial wealth and political power, to protect us against the failings of Peter, powerlessness and ineptness.

We live in a world where selfishness and sin are frequently glorified and glamorized while true success is ignored. The rich and famous are held up as examples and praised, but all to often they are anything but praiseworthy. These are the illusory desires that Saint Paul speaks of. By pursuing them, by desiring them, we are ultimately robbed in the end. True success lies on a different path, the one shown to us by Jesus.

We must put off the old self that is focused on temporal gain, so that the new self, created in God’s image may be put on. Jesus is the image of God that models for us this new person. He does not give in to the popularity of the crowd. He stays focused on His mission. He is pure self-giving. He is the example we are to follow. And if along the way we achieve some measure of wealth or power, then it is given to us by God to further our mission.

“If riches increase, set not your heart upon them.” Ps. 62:10. We are not here to give in to the temptations of the world. We are here to be conformed to the image of God, so that only the Father’s will takes place in us.

This is the path to everlasting life that Jesus shows us.

Pax Vobiscum As summer comes to an end and the beginning of the school year approaches, we would like to

introduce our four new sisters to Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish & School.

We are very blessed to have them as role models to our students and an authentic witness to our faith.

Sr. Joseph Mary, OP (Superior) Sr. Maria Karol, OP

Sr. Marie Bernadette, OP Sr. Marie Jeannette, OP

Sr. Victoria Marie, OP (welcome back!)

Remember to keep our Sister’s in your daily prayers!

Deacon Lawrence Klimecki

† Mass Intentions † Rel ig ious Educat ion News

Sunday 8:00am † Herman Kozlowski (D) Margaret 10:30am | Family † People of the Parish (L) 4:30pm | Youth † Josip Ivandic (D)

Monday 6:30am † Bishop Garcia (D) 8:00am † Special Intention—Diocesan Healing Ministry † Nicholas DiMuccio (D)

Tuesday 6:30am † Sr. John Mary, OP (L) 8:00am † Bishop Garcia (D)

Wednesday 6:30am † Bishop Garcia (D) 8:00am † Oscar Currea (D) Curry Family Thursday 6:30am † Michael Bencken (L) Grandma 8:00am † Bishop Garcia (D) Friday 6:30am † Lucille Gruenwald (D) Nash 8:00am † Glenn & Lee Abrahamson (D) Felicia & Family † Bishop Garcia (D)

Saturday 8:30am † Bishop Garcia (D) 5:30pm † Edna Poepsel (D) Joan DuPass

Sunday 8:00am † Stephanie Pantoja (D) Norma Valenzuela 10:30am | Family † Char Smeland (L) 4:30pm | Youth † Bishop Garcia (D)

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Other PBVM Parish Phone Numbers

St. Vincent de Paul 916.485.3482 ·T/Th/F: 9-11am 916.477.6115 ·Voice or Text

Scrip | PBVM School 916.482.0351

Divine Mercy Prayer Line Mari Farnsworth 916.215.2175

Music Ministry | Becky Poncini 916.541.5805 becky@presentationparish.org

Legion Of Mary Patricia Jackson 916.973.8537

Altar Society Diana Jimenez 916.402.1028 Knights of Columbus Charles Mudd Jordan Ruiz 489.4149 807.4218 kofc15693.org

Collection Amount: Sunday Collection: $8,704.19

Thank you for you generous donations!

Contact Sidney Curry | DRE | 482.8883

Our inquiry sessions are just beginning, but we are still waiting

for YOU! Are you searching for…

A deeper relationship with God?

A sense of belonging in a faith community?

A greater fulfillment of your mission in life?

Have you been curious…

Ever wonder about the difference between the Catholic and Protestant Bibles?

Ever wonder why priests cannot marry?

Ever wonder how Catholics relate to Mary and the saints?

Get answers to all of your questions about the Catholic faith. COME JOIN US any of the following Mondays @ 6:00pm,

August 13, 2018 | August 27, 2017

You do not have to journey alone!

Please give Sidney Curry a call if you have questions or would like further information:

916.482.8883 or email at sid@presentationparish.org

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LifeTeen & Edge Enjoy your summer!

We will resume around the beginning of October.

Questions? becky@presentationparish.org

Immaculate Heart of Mary,

Pray for us!

Respect Life Sacramento  

Praying year round at Butano on Wed & Fri 8am-11am

We meet every 3rd Monday in the Immaculata at 6:30pm

AUGUST MEETING CANCELLED Next meeting: 9/17

The State is at the service of the person whose

“well-being” it safeguards in its many aspects, starting with the right to life, whose deliberate suppression may never be permitted. Each

one, therefore, can see that legislation and the work of State institutions must be in particular at the service of

the family, founded on marriage and open to life.

-Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Let us pray for the leaders of our nation: that they may remember that the rights to life,

liberty, and the pursuit of happiness apply to all people, from conception to natural death!

The Catholic Diocese of Northern California

Presents…

OnFire Nor Cal Jam 2018

Northern California kickoff for Catholic Youth & Young

Adult Ministry

Saturday, September 15th 9am-9pm

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Vallejo

Tickets & Info at www.onfirenorcal.com

Stay up to date!

In addition to our bulletin you

can stay current with PBVM

by following us on:

Facebook: @presentationparish

Instagram:

@PBVM_parish

Flocknote: /pparish

Website: presentationparish.org

Novena for the Legal Protection of Human Life

This nine-week effort will include prayer and fasting for the intention that the change in the membership

of the U.S. Supreme Court will move our nation closer to the day

when every human being is protect-ed in law and welcomed in life. The Novena will also include

materials to help educate the public about how Roe v. Wade is not health

care, is bad law, and fails women.

The Novena takes place from Friday, August 3, to

Friday, September 28.

Individuals are urged to sign up for the Novena as part of the USCCB Call to Prayer at usccb.org/pray

“The Church is truly rich, far richer than your emperor.”

“I’m well done on this side. Turn me over!” (as he was being martyred across a gridiron

prepared with hot coals)

-St. Lawrence, archdeacon of Rome, Martyr

Born 31 December 225 Martyred 10 August 258

St. Lawrence, pray for us! Wednesday, August 15th

Assumption of Mary

Holy Day of Obligation

Mass Schedule:

6:30am 8:00am 6:00pm

News & Events at Presentation Parish!

As a friendly reminder, please include your envelope number on any contribution you wish to be recorded for tax information next year. If you need your envelope number or have questions contact Chris in the office

chris@presentationparish.org | 916-481-7441 x200

UNBOUND Freedom in Christ Conference,

St. John the Baptist Parish, Folsom August 10th & 11th, 2018

UNBOUND is a ministry of freedom and inner healing

that helps to release the power of the gospel into our lives. We all have areas in our lives where we don’t

experience freedom. These can be wounds from our past, patterns of habitual sin, addictions, negative thoughts,

resentments, and other forms of spiritual difficulty. Jesus came to set us free by breaking the power of evil and

revealing the love of God. This conference will equip you to cooperate with God as He sets you free.

At the Diocesan Unbound Conference: You will learn how to gain greater freedom from these

influences by using the Five Spiritual Keys taught in the Unbound Model.

The conference involves times of prayer, insightful teaching, and personal ministry from our ministry teams.

This conference will equip you to cooperate with God as He sets you free.

For more information and to register call Maria Liranzo at 916-733-0242.

Bibles & Catechisms

Has someone in your life shared his/her love of Scripture with you? Would you like to share that love and gift with another?

Thanks to the generosity of our parishioners, Bibles and Catechisms are given to every adult and child in our RCIA

process as a gift from our parish community.

Our parish RCIA process is in need of donations to give to our adults and children inquiring to be ‘one’ with us.

The cost is $25.

Please make checks payable to our parish and indicate at the bottom

that it is for an RCIA Bible.

Diocesan Respect Life Gathering 2018

Saturday, August 25 8:30am-3pm

Open to all who have a passion for pro-life work. Come for fellowship, networking, exhibitor tables, prayer, and more!

Lunch will be provided and the event is FREE!

Registration is required by August 14th.

Opening Mass with Bishop Jamie Soto. “Hope for Our Dying World: Humanae Vitae at 50”

presented by Steven Patton, MA, JD.

St. John the Baptist Parish Hall (Folsom, CA) www.scd.org/events or search for Respect Life

Join us for the 2nd Annual Friends of PBVM Dinner & Dance as we bid farewell to summer and say hello

to a new school year & new families!

Friday, August 21st at 6pm Deacon David & Jennifer Leatherby's Home

3730 Winding Creek Road

$40 per person | Mexican Fiesta “Friday” Casual Attire — Adult-Only Event (18+)

Invite a new school/parish family Thank you for your continued support of the

ever-growing PBVM Community! Sponsored by PPG-PBVM Parent Guild

All proceeds go to PBVM School Ministry!

Registration forms and payment can be dropped off in the school office

PRESENTATION PARISH EVENTS AUGUST 5 — SEPTEMBER 1

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 LoM 

9:15am   

 

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Kni ng  10:30am 

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Book Club 12pm 

 

New School Parent  

Orienta on    

SVdP 6:30p  

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Confessions  6pm    

 

 

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Unbound Conference 

                  11                Feed the Hungry 9:30am 

 Confessions 

4pm 

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 LoM 

9:15am   

 

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Kni ng  10:30am 

 KoC  7pm 

               15   Holy Day  

of obligation!  First Day of

School

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Confessions  6pm    

 

 

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                18              Feed the Hungry 9:30am 

 Confessions 

4pm 

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 LoM 

9:15am   

 

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Kni ng  10:30am 

  

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Confessions  6pm    

 

 

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                25             Feed the Hungry 9:30am 

 Confessions 

4pm 

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 LoM 

9:15am   

 

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Confessions  6pm    

 

 

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                      1             Feed the Hungry 9:30am 

 Confessions 

4pm 

P u b l i s h i n g D e a d l i n e s : Church, School & Community Events

August 12th Bulletin— Due August 6th at 12pm

Contact Chris at chris@presentationparish.org

COMMUNITY EVENTS

August 15—1st Day of School August 15—Assumption of Mary

(Holy Day of Obligation!) August 11-12—Church in Latin America Collection August 31—End of Summer Dinner/Dance September 8-9—Diocesan Collection for Priest’s Retirement September 17-21—7th Grade in Yosemite

If you are a new parishioner, or need to update your parishioner information, please call the office.

~IMMACULATA ~ MINISTRY & USAGE

INFORMATION To use our parish facility,

please contact:

Chris | 916.481.7441 x200

chris@presentationparish.org

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AVAILABLE HOLY HOURS:

Tuesdays | 12:30am-1:30am Tuesdays | 2:30am-3:30am

Tuesdays | 10:30pm-11:30pm Tuesdays | 11:30pm-12:30am

Wednesdays | 12:30am-1:30am Wednesdays | 2:30am-3:30am

Wednesdays | 11:30pm-12:30am Fridays | 12:30pm-1:30pm Fridays | 2:30pm-3:30pm Fridays | 6:30pm– 7:30pm

Nicole Resch Sperber | 916.396.1341 pbvmadoration@gmail.com

‘SCRIP’ is basically another word for gift

certificates, only better! Every time you purchase

scrip from Presentation, our school benefits—a portion

of every gift certificate goes back to the school!

On sale after Masses or at the school office!